Sega Sammy has filed a patent for a game table that allows dealers to quickly suppress unauthorized use of chips. The table includes a reading device that reads identification information on the chips and a computer device that updates management information based on the identification. The computer manages the game’s progress and validates the winning chip while invalidating others during the dividend period. GlobalData’s report on Sega Sammy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Sega Sammy, Location-based parallel gaming was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sega Sammy's grant share as of September 2023 was 34%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
The patent filed is for a game table with chip validation
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230237869A1) describes a game table with multiple betting areas for placing chips. The table includes a reading device that reads identification information from the chips and a computer device that updates management information based on the identification information. The computer device has several functions, including managing the progress of the game and updating the management information to validate the status of a winning chip and invalidate the status of other chips during a dividend period when the game's result is paid out.
Additionally, the computer device can validate the status of a newly placed chip on the winning betting area during the dividend period. It can also determine the placement amount of the chip, calculate the dividend amount based on the game's outcome, compare the placement amount with the dividend amount, and validate the status of the newly placed chip if they match.
The computer device also has a function to notify when the update of the management information is completed. The management information includes identification information of the game table, identification information of the betting area where a player places their chips, and status information indicating the status of the chip based on the game's progress.
Furthermore, the patent also describes a chip information management method for the game table. This method involves reading the identification information from the chip placed on the betting area and updating the management information, including the validity of the chip, based on the identification information. During the update of the management information, the method executes a function to validate the status of the winning chip and invalidate the status of other chips during the dividend period when the game's result is paid out.
Overall, this patent introduces a game table with advanced features for managing chip information. The computer device ensures the validity of chips, manages the progress of the game, calculates dividend amounts, and updates the management information accordingly. This technology has the potential to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of game tables, providing a better experience for players.
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